EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We are experts on the journey of aging providing services tailored to the individual to promote independence and stability.

Our employees are rewarded and recognized through:

  • competitive compensation
  • employer-paid (employee only) medical, dental, and vision health insurance
  • employer-paid life, AD&D, and short term disability insurance
  • vacation, sick, and personal paid time off
  • 12-paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • flexible work schedules
  • career development and continuing education
  • 403(b) plan with discretionary 5% employer match
  • new hire referral bonuses
  • quarterly employee retreats
  • recognition programs
  • wellness initiatives
  • monthly bring your dog to work day

We seek experienced professionals with reliable transportation, valid Texas Driver’s License, auto insurance; and, are able to pass criminal history background, motor vehicle driving record, and extensive reference checks. Applicants who share our core values of integrity, stewardship, collaboration, compassion, excellence, passion, and commitment are invited to send resumes and compensation expectations to Human Resources at hr@familyeldercare.org.

Rapid Rehousing Case Managers

Updated: November 2019
Job Summary:

Our Rapid Rehousing Case Managers facilitate core components of the Money Management RRH Program.  Rapid Rehousing (RRH) is a housing first intervention designed to help individuals and families to quickly exit homelessness, return to housing in the community, and not become homeless again in the near term.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Provide rapid rehousing services and representative payee/fiduciary services to include comprehensive case management to target population.
  • Maintain an active caseload of 20-25 clients.
  • Maintain organized client files both hard copy and electronic in compliance with contract or funder requirements. Files will include but not limited to; eligibility/intake paperwork, case notes, Housing Stability Plan, record of all financial transactions, income/benefits and other documents as needed for program requirements.
  • Develop and monitor Housing Stability Plan and/or Care Plan to promote long-term housing stability and support clients live in a safe and humane environment that is free from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
  • Provide referrals and advocacy for clients to community resources as needed to support and stabilize the client.
  • Ensure the client’s basic needs are met with his/her benefits by managing, developing a budget and issuing payments as needed.
  • When applicable, Provide training, support, and consultation to volunteers. Supervise client/volunteer relationship.
  • Work cooperatively with department staff to best provide the services and supports necessary to your caseload.
  • Engage in teamwork functions to provide a professional work environment, staff cases, address program needs and review community resources.
  • Work with ECHO and referral sources, engage with community stakeholders, grassroots and faith based organizations to collaborate.
  • Adhere to the HMIS Policies and Procedures Manual and HMIS License requirements.
  • Enter data into HMIS that complies with data integrity and data quality standards.
  • Complete detailed, accurate, timely data entry into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) AND the MMP database
  • Meet department deadlines.
  • Perform special projects as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Associate’s Degree in social work, human services, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and professional case management experience
  • Two (2) years’ case management experience working with special needs populations: adults with disabilities, homeless adults and/or the elderly population
  • Knowledge of community services, resources, entitlements, and how to access them
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 software applications, database management, Outlook email and calendaring features, and loginme remote access
  • Ability to pass financial screening
Licenses and/or Certifications:
  • Valid Texas Driver’s License and auto insurance

Mental Health Counselor, LCSW — Full and Part-Time Opportunities

Updated: October 2019
Job Summary:

The Mental Health Counselor, LCSW provides in-home counseling services to aging and disabled adults in Williamson County.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments to assist older adults and disabled individuals in attaining their maximum functional potential
  • Plan and assess treatment in accordance with professional standards
  • Document relevant facts, findings, and observations about a client’s past and present illnesses, examinations, tests, treatments, and outcomes
  • Maintain client files to include an assessment, impression, diagnosis, and plan of care
  • Provide community education and outreach developed for specific audience
  • Develop new referral sources and maintain positive, professional relationships with established referral sources
  • Complete data gathering, reporting, and program evaluation activities
  • Perform special project as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
  • Masters Degree in Social Work
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Texas.
  • Advanced skills in mental health and functional assessment, clinical treatments and interventions, and evidenced based practices addressing needs of aging adults and caregivers
  • 2-5 years’ counseling experience with aging and disabled adults
  • Non-profit community services industry experience a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications
  • Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Care Managers, Guardianship (Travis County Program Expansion)

Updated: October 2019
Job Summary:

The Guardianship Care Manager is a dynamic opportunity to act as medical, financial, and legal decision-maker for vulnerable individuals in our community. Responsible for developing, assessing, facilitating, and monitoring all components of assigned caseload, the Care Manager supports incapacitated adults receiving Guardianship services. This role is unique in its requirements and rewards. Strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and decisiveness are key to success as a Guardianship Care Manager.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Complete intake paperwork on eligible clients, including assessment with medical and cognitive impressions with assessment of indicators of abuse, neglect and exploitation
  • Establish and maintain client charts and electronic records
  • Establish, monitor, and revise client care plans
  • Make appropriate referrals for services needed to support client
  • Conduct monthly monitoring visits in the home, day habilitation or medical settings
  • Provide guardianship services with continuing assessment of wards to ensure that our wards live in a safe environment, enjoying an optimal quality of life
  • Work in collaboration with estate services in the establishment of budgets, bank accounts, and other services required to manage finances and provide for basic needs
  • Participate in on-call rotation
  • Supervise volunteers in establishing and maintaining a supportive relationship with ward, and effective monitoring and advocacy
Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field
  • 2 years of experience in direct client services, case management, and utilizing resources for adults who are elderly, disabled, or victims of abuse, neglect, or exploitation
  • Experience working under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude, providing exemplary customer service, and meeting deadlines
  • Ability to work independently, effectively respond to changing priorities, and complete assignments
  • Proficient in Microsoft office software applications and Outlook
  • Clear multi-state criminal background and motor vehicle driving record
  • Ability to obtain Texas Guardian Certification within 2 years of hire

Care Attendants – In-Home Care

Updated: October 2019
Job Summary:

Care Attendants work part and full time schedules and are responsible for providing personal care, assisted daily living?support, and/or transportation services to assigned client(s) in our In-Home Care Program.

Essential Responsibilities:
  • Initiate conversation and activities with clients
  • Prepare meals, serve client, assist with feeding, and clean up
  • Remind client to take medications and monitor client as they take medication
  • Perform light housekeeping
  • Wash, fold, and put away laundry; iron as needed
  • Change bed linens
  • Provide bathing and grooming support
  • Assist client with toileting and personal hygiene care
  • Assist client with dressing
  • Assist client with transferring from one location to another
  • May supervise exercises prescribed by a therapist or doctor.
  • Transport clients and/or run errands as designated
  • Complete new employee orientation,?job-specific training, and consistently demonstrate required competence
  • Perform special projects as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
  • High School Diploma
  • One year of experience caring for aging and/or disabled adults in a residential long term care setting
  • Experience delivering exceptional service to teammates/clients/customers
  • Reliable transportation, valid Texas Driver’s License, and auto insurance (if transporting clients)
  • Basic skills in MS software applications and electronic timekeeping payroll systems
  • Bilingual in Spanish a plus